Bassist's injury postpones ZZ Top's date in Naples

A freak injury is forcing the postponement of ZZ Top's tour stop in Naples.

The band was set to perform Tuesday at Artis-Naples, but bass player Dusty Hill fractured his shoulder after tripping on a dimly lit step on the way to the stage last week in Lubbock, Texas.

“My physicians told me that this type of injury is usually associated with contact sports,” Hill said. “I'm not sure bass-playing qualifies as such but they're doing their best to get me back in the game as soon as possible.”

The injury has shelved the North American tour for at least a month.

The Naples show, which sold out in less than 30 minutes, is rescheduled for Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be reissued in August for those who can attend the Nov. 2 concert. Those who cannot attend on the new date should call 800-597-1900.

"The excitement surrounding this concert has been incredible," said Artis-Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. "We are still looking forward to welcoming ZZ Top to our community, however, delayed. For now, we are wishing Dusty Hill a speedy recovery."